1986 Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.0L Petrol · D88 ELJ
1986 Mercedes-Benz 190 E (2.0L, petrol). First registered 09 Sept 1986. Recorded mileage 71,112 miles. MOT valid until 18 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 190 E
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,112 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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D88 ELJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/04/2026
- 71,112 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D88 ELJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190 E (D88 ELJ) between October 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
D88 ELJ Mileage History
- 04/10/202366,421 mi
- 17/10/202366,472 mi+51 mi
- 24/09/202468,620 mi+2,148 mi
- 22/05/202568,692 mi+72 mi
- 20/04/202671,112 mi+2,420 mi
Average of roughly 1,844 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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